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|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
|color = {{SiteColor|Generic}}
|image=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Box (NA).png
|title = ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''
|caption=The box for the game; a female [[Inkling]] is featured towards the top.
|image = Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Box (NA).png
|developer=
|caption = The box for the game; a female [[Inkling]] is featured towards the top.
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|developer = Nintendo EAD
|released=28 April 2017 (Worldwide)
|publisher = [[Nintendo]]
|size=
|producer = Hideki Konno<br>Kosuke Yabuki <small>(Deluxe only)</small><br>Yasuyuki Oyagi
|genre=Racing
|director = Kosuke Yabuki
|modes=
|platform = [[Nintendo Switch]]
|ratings=Everyone (North America)
|released = Worldwide: {{date|2017-04-28}}
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch]]}}
|genre = [[wikipedia:Kart racing game|Kart racing]]
'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''''' is a kart racing game released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] console. The game was first revealed as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on {{date|2017-01-13}} in Tokyo, Japan and is a port of ''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart 8|Mario Kart 8]]'', a game on the [[Wii U]]. A trailer was released for the game, which included a preview of ''Splatoon''-themed content in the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRE&ab_channel=Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer on YouTube]</ref> The game is the first in the ''[[Mariowiki:Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series to include references and content from ''Splatoon''.
|modes = [[wikipedia:Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[wikipedia:Multiplayer video game|Multiplayer]]
|media = Game card<br>Digital download (Nintendo eShop)
|size = 11.2 GB
|ratings = NA: Everyone by ESRB
}}
'''''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''''' is a kart racing game released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. The game was first revealed through a trailer as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on {{date|2017-01-13}} in Tokyo, Japan and is an enhanced port of the [[Wii U]] game ''[[mariowiki:Mario Kart 8|Mario Kart 8]]''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRE {{YT}} ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer]</ref> The game is the first in the ''[[Mariowiki:Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series to include references and content from {{S}}. It is the best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch, with 60.58 million copies sold.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/index.html {{NES}} IR Information: Sales Data - Top Selling Title Sales Units]</ref>


== ''Splatoon'' references ==
==''Splatoon'' references==
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' introduces ''Splatoon'' characters and other references to the ''Mario Kart'' series. Both male and female [[Inkling]]s are introduced as playable characters, with three different costume variants each. A new battle mode course is introduced named [[mariowiki:Urchin Underpass|Urchin Underpass]] based on the original [[Urchin Underpass]] stage from ''Splatoon'' as well as two ''Splatoon''-themed ATV's, the [[mariowiki:Splat Buggy|Splat Buggy]] and the [[mariowiki:Inkstriker|Inkstriker]] (heavily based on the [[Inkstrike]]). A new Inkling-themed [[amiibo]] costume unlocked by placing any ''Splatoon'' amiibo is also added.
''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' introduces {{S}} characters and other references to the ''Mario Kart'' series. Both male and female [[Inkling]]s are introduced as some of the fastest playable characters, with three different variants each. A new battle mode course is introduced named [[mariowiki:Urchin Underpass|Urchin Underpass]] based on the original [[Urchin Underpass]] stage from ''Splatoon'', as well as two ''Splatoon''-themed ATVs, the [[mariowiki:Splat Buggy|Splat Buggy]] and the [[mariowiki:Inkstriker|Inkstriker]] (heavily based on the [[Inkstrike]]). A new Inkling-themed [[amiibo]] costume unlocked by placing any ''Splatoon'' amiibo is also added.


The selectable costume variants for the Inklings are as follows:
The selectable costume variants for the Inklings are as follows:


Inkling Girl:
Inkling Girl:
* Orange ink, orange eyes, light skin, {{Gear|S|Headgear|Studio Headphones}}, {{Gear|S|Clothing|White Tee}} and {{Gear|S|Shoes|Pink Trainers}}.
* Orange ink, orange eyes, light skin, [[Studio Headphones]], [[White Tee]], and [[Pink Trainers]].
* Green ink, pink eyes, pale skin, {{Gear|S|Headgear|Studio Headphones}}, {{Gear|S|Clothing|Black Tee}} and {{Gear|S|Shoes|Black Trainers}}.
* Green ink, pink eyes, pale skin, Studio Headphones, [[Black Tee]], and [[Black Trainers]].
* Pink ink, cyan eyes, dark skin, {{Gear|S|Headgear|Studio Headphones}}, {{Gear|S|Clothing|Sky-Blue Squideye}} and {{Gear|S|Shoes|Cyan Trainers}}.
* Pink ink, cyan eyes, dark skin, Studio Headphones, [[Sky-Blue Squideye]], and [[Cyan Trainers]].


Inkling Boy:
Inkling Boy:
* Blue ink, blue eyes, light skin, {{Gear|S|Headgear|Pilot Goggles}}, {{Gear|S|Clothing|Zink Layered LS}} and {{Gear|S|Shoes|Purple Hi-Horses}}.
* Blue ink, blue eyes, light skin, [[Pilot Goggles]], [[Zink Layered LS]], and [[Purple Hi-Horses]].
* Purple ink, orange eyes, tan skin, {{Gear|S|Headgear|Pilot Goggles}}, {{Gear|S|Clothing|Choco Layered LS}} and {{Gear|S|Shoes|Gold Hi-Horses}}.
* Purple ink, orange eyes, tan skin, Pilot Goggles, [[Choco Layered LS]], and [[Gold Hi-Horses]].
* Cyan ink, brown eyes, medium skin, {{Gear|S|Headgear|Pilot Goggles}}, {{Gear|S|Clothing|Yellow Layered LS}} and {{Gear|S|Shoes|Zombie Hi-Horses}}.
* Cyan ink, brown eyes, medium skin, Pilot Goggles, [[Yellow Layered LS]], and [[Zombie Hi-Horses]].


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Inkling.png|The female Inkling racer on a Splat Buggy using a [[Mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]], which is also a squid.
MK8D Inkling.png|The Inkling racer from the key art.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy.jpg|Hand-drawn artwork of the Inklings on ''Splatoon''-themed karts.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Inkling.png|The Inkling racer on a Splat Buggy using a [[Mariowiki:Blooper|Blooper]], which is also a squid.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Inklings.jpg|Inklings on ''Splatoon''-themed karts on the [[mariowiki:Urchin Underpass|Urchin Underpass]] battle course.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Inkling and Mario.png|The same image, featuring [[Mariowiki:Mario|Mario]].
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Inkling Girl and Inkling Boy.jpg|2D artwork of the Inklings on ''Splatoon''-themed karts.
MK8D art 2D Inkling.png|2D artwork of the Inkling racer.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Stickers Inkling Girl.png|A sheet from the first set of Window Stickers on [https://my.nintendo.com/ My Nintendo]
File:MK8D Inklings.png|Inklings on ''Splatoon''-themed karts on the [[mariowiki:Urchin Underpass|Urchin Underpass]] battle course.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Map from trailer.png|An overview of an Urchin Underpass-themed course.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Map from trailer.png|An overview of an Urchin Underpass-themed course.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Squids on Karts.png|Inklings (squid form) on karts.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Squids on Karts.png|Inklings (squid form) on karts.
MK8D Inkling variants.png|The costume variants for the Inklings.
Amiibo x Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.jpg|The [[amiibo]] costumes, including the new ''Splatoon'' themed costume.
Amiibo x Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.jpg|The [[amiibo]] costumes, including the new ''Splatoon'' themed costume.
Inkling Boy in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe GIF.gif|A GIF of an Inkling Boy in [[mariowiki:Excitebike Arena|Excitebike Arena]]
Inkling Girl in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe GIF.gif|Another GIF of an Inkling Girl in [[mariowiki:Big Blue|Big Blue]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==
*[[Mariowiki:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']] on Super Mario Wiki.
* [[Mariowiki:Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'']] on Super Mario Wiki


== References ==
==References==
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[[Category:Games]]
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Box (NA).png
The box for the game; a female Inkling is featured towards the top.
Developer(s) Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Producer(s) Hideki Konno
Kosuke Yabuki (Deluxe only)
Yasuyuki Oyagi
Director(s) Kosuke Yabuki
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release Worldwide: 28 April 2017
Genre(s) Kart racing
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer
Media Game card
Digital download (Nintendo eShop)
Game size(s) 11.2 GB
Age rating(s) NA: Everyone by ESRB

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a kart racing game released for the Nintendo Switch. The game was first revealed through a trailer as part of the Nintendo Switch Presentation on 13 January 2017 in Tokyo, Japan and is an enhanced port of the Wii U game Mario Kart 8.[1] The game is the first in the Mario Kart series to include references and content from Splatoon. It is the best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch, with 60.58 million copies sold.[2]

Splatoon references

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe introduces Splatoon characters and other references to the Mario Kart series. Both male and female Inklings are introduced as some of the fastest playable characters, with three different variants each. A new battle mode course is introduced named Urchin Underpass based on the original Urchin Underpass stage from Splatoon, as well as two Splatoon-themed ATVs, the Splat Buggy and the Inkstriker (heavily based on the Inkstrike). A new Inkling-themed amiibo costume unlocked by placing any Splatoon amiibo is also added.

The selectable costume variants for the Inklings are as follows:

Inkling Girl:

Inkling Boy:

Gallery

  • The Inkling racer from the key art.

    The Inkling racer from the key art.

  • The Inkling racer on a Splat Buggy using a Blooper, which is also a squid.

    The Inkling racer on a Splat Buggy using a Blooper, which is also a squid.

  • The same image, featuring Mario.

    The same image, featuring Mario.

  • 2D artwork of the Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts.

    2D artwork of the Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts.

  • 2D artwork of the Inkling racer.

    2D artwork of the Inkling racer.

  • A sheet from the first set of Window Stickers on My Nintendo

    A sheet from the first set of Window Stickers on My Nintendo

  • Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts on the Urchin Underpass battle course.

    Inklings on Splatoon-themed karts on the Urchin Underpass battle course.

  • An overview of an Urchin Underpass-themed course.

    An overview of an Urchin Underpass-themed course.

  • Inklings (squid form) on karts.

    Inklings (squid form) on karts.

  • The costume variants for the Inklings.

    The costume variants for the Inklings.

  • The amiibo costumes, including the new Splatoon themed costume.

    The amiibo costumes, including the new Splatoon themed costume.

  • A GIF of an Inkling Boy in Excitebike Arena

    A GIF of an Inkling Boy in Excitebike Arena

  • Another GIF of an Inkling Girl in Big Blue

    Another GIF of an Inkling Girl in Big Blue

External links

References

  1. ↑ YouTube Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer
  2. ↑ Nintendo IR Information: Sales Data - Top Selling Title Sales Units
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